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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1891
Page
2
The Bloomfield Indiana Democrat reports sheriff vote tallies for Democratic and Republican tickets, remarks on party prospects in New York and Minnesota, and explains ballot stamping changes. It cites tariff reform, gerrymander issues, and a proposed Democratic Alliance agreement influencing Minnesota and national races.
The article denounces Republican manipulation of the electoral college by admitting six new states with twenty votes each and criticizes Senate representation disparities. It asserts New York would gain thirty six votes and accuses Republicans of gerrymandering in states like Connecticut New Hampshire and Nebraska while alleging unequal regional power.
The Courier Journal reports that a Republican governor has seized functions of the office by force and fraud, overriding the will of the people who chose Democrats to perform those duties. The piece frames the act as an unlawful power grab undermining electoral choice and governance.
Editorists urge unity among Democrats to defeat tariff trusts and protect property from stealthy taxation. The piece condemns McKinleyism, warns that splitting the party now aids protectionists, and calls for disciplined support to secure fiscal reform and a decisive national victory.
The Ohio-born writer Colonel Donn Piatt longtime journalist and biographer died after a brief illness at his West Liberty home. Born June 19, 1819 in Cincinnati he served in diplomacy and the Civil War before later editing journals and composing memoirs. Funeral Sunday at his Maco Chee residence drew about 1000 attendees.
Dispatches note a prudent and pacific attitude in Chile as Valparaiso reports calm officials and a cabinet intact after ministers’ resignations. Iquique’s October customs receipts reach a record 2,627,000 dollars, largely from nitrate duties. News from Des Moines and Beatrice covers election results and a fatal gasoline stove explosion.
November session of the National Grange re elected J H Brigham of Delta Ohio as master for a third year. Competitors included Leon ard Rhone of Pennsylvania and J M Thompson of Minnesota. Complete officers list follows with names from multiple states and roles.
Fire disasters strike in St. Louis and Birmingham with losses around 125000 dollars and a million in the city, while reports note deaths to firefighters and multiple injuries. Other items recount a heart movement case in Vincennes and an Indianapolis electric-car accident injuring Josie Hartman with potential leg amputation.
Property listings describe a torent station farm with 4500 apple trees, 15 cherry trees, 30 peach, 15 pear, two wells, meadow, and 70 bushels per acre corn potential priced at 350 per acre. Also offered is a two story 8 room Mortimeton house on 75x10 feet lot with gas lights, shrubbery, in Worthington, asking 1500. Multiple farms and town property available.
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